Everything We Know About the New Avatar Land in Disney World

Pandora — the World of Avatar is making its way to Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The movie, released eight years ago, was the highest-grossing film of all time, making over $3 billion. That and the fact that the movie was visually stunning, is reason enough to give the film its own interactive theme park. Here is everything we know about the expansion so far.

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It Opens May 27, 2017

The expansion will open just in time for the Memorial Day weekend crowds. Start planning your trip!

There Is No Need to Have Seen the Movie

The land will feel completely separate from the film. Those who haven't seen the box-office smash or don't really remember much, never fret. There are some elements that are right out of the world James Cameron created, and some that are completely new, designed just for the park.

There Will be Two Themed Rides

The rides will be for all ages and bring some awesome excitement to Animal Kingdom. First, the Na'Vi River Journey is a boat ride down a sacred river. (Think Peter Pan's Flight and Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid.) On the river journey, riders will get to see all the stunning bioluminescent plants just like in the movie.

Na'Vi River Journey

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The second ride is and exhilarating, 3-D adventure called Avatar Flight of Passage. Guests will get to hop on the back of a mountain banshee and soar through some of Pandora's most beautiful landscapes.

Avatar Flight of Passage

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Hike in the Valley of Mo'ara

If you've seen the film, you'll most likely remember those floating islands that were strung together by a bunch of branches. With a little Disney magic, they replicated those and brought them to life. Hike through the "mountains" and roam among the bright-colored biota — it looks even more amazing at night! And throughout the forest, you'll be able to bang out a few beats on the drums made from tree stumps.

Valley of Mo'ara

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Drink Specialty Cocktails.

Pandora will offer exclusive drinks that will hopefully be just as good at they look. Head to the Pongu Pongu — which means "party, party" in Na'Vi — where they will serve "bioluminescent" frozen cocktails and flavorful beer. You can take a break from exploring Pandora at the Satu'li Canteen, a former mess hall. The fast-casual menu will be filled with Avatar-themed meals.

Cocktails at Pongu Pongu

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Get Your Face Painted Like an Avatar

Would it really be Avatar Land if you couldn't leave the park looking like an actual Avatar? Stop by Colors of Mo'ara and get your face painted in Avatar themes. Adults, you can join in on the fun, too! And of course, there will be a gift shop filled with Na-Vi cultural items.

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There Will be Extended Hours

Starting on opening day, until July 4, 2017, Disney's Animal Kingdom will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., every day! Plus, for those staying at a Disney World Resorts, you'll get exclusive "Extra" Extra Magic Hours from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day until July 4, 2017. After that, the park will resume its normal hours of 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Get your tickets now and experience the world of Pandora, plus all the other amazing attractions Animal Kingdom has to offer!